In today's fast-paced, ever-changing world, the need for effective leadership is greater than ever and the requirements are shifting dramatically. Today's leaders need to cultivate a level of influence by building connections that develop trust and inspire followers. Deliberate and intentional leadership is needed at every level of every organization. Why? Because people don't quit jobs, they quit people. Becoming Deliberate: Changing the Game of...

"Powerful, unvarnished advice for growing through the work challenges all aspiring leaders face The business world is full of catchphrases: follow your passion; think positive; be authentic; suck it up; take risks; network. All well-intentioned, but let's be honest. This inch-deep advice just isn't very helpful. How do real people succeed in the real world of work? That's the question bestselling author Joanna Barsh sets out to answer -- not by asking...

A "highly perceptive" analysis of the crisis of leadership in 21st-century America, written in "an exhilaratingly readable style" (Archie Brown, Oxford University, author of The Myth of the Strong Leader).   Selected by Choice as an Outstanding Academic Book   Leadership has never played a more prominent role in America's national discourse, and yet our opinions of leaders are at all-time lows. Private sector leaders are widely seen as...

"Are you aware of hidden employee stagnation that a_ ects not only your bottom line but also your attitude? Can you implement new strategies e_ ectively while your employees are looking the other way? Do they even know your vision? Mission? What's in it for them -- while working for you? In these pages, Margot Murphy provides a practical guide from a lifetime of managing businesses, wisdom, experience, skills, strategies, and techniques that your...

The definitive guide for setting up and using the Lean headquarters called Obeya, a systemic and visual approach for management, team performance and strategy. An Obeya is a physical room within your organization where you can collectively discuss the strategy, map the processes and track the performance of your team(s). But while tons of material is written on leadership and many books and articles talk about Obeya, there is not one book that seizes...

Enduring Management Wisdom for Today's Leaders From Peter F. Drucker. Peter Drucker's Five Most Important Questions provides insightful guidance and stirring inspiration for today's leaders and entrepreneurs. By applying Drucker's leadership framework in the present context of today's leaders and those who lead with them, this book is an essential resource for people leading, managing and working in all three sectors-public, private and social. Readers...

A brand new edition of the bestselling book that helps students and young people to develop critical leadership skills The Student Leadership Challenge is based on four decades of research on what people are doing when at their personal-best as leaders. With an approach tailored specifically to young and emerging leaders, this guide introduces The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership operating system, incorporating stories of leadership development...

In the world of work, the single greatest asset of successful individuals, teams, and organizations is their mindset-what happens in between their ears. It's not the corporate strategy, the sales compensation plan, or the market segments they're pursuing. It is what each leader, team member, and employee chooses to focus on, believe, and create for themselves and others.7 Principles of Transformational Leadership presents the fundamental concepts...

Mainline denominations in the United States are in crisis. These institutions - created in and for modernity - are now facing a changed, postmodern culture. Hamm faces the crisis, examining its origins, and offers sound advice on how to lead to church to make the adaptive changes needed to thrive in postmodern times. A TCP Leadership Series title.

Choosing the right leader can mean the difference between unbelievable success or abysmal failure. • When a company is in chaos or decline, it's time to call in a Fixer. • When a company needs a creative jolt to jump out of stagnation, turn to an Artist. • When a company needs new markets and big growth, hire a Builder. • When a company reaches complexity and scale, align with a Strategist. Which type of leader are you, and, if you're a...